County of Los Angeles
The Way Home: At 73, coming in from the streets to a place of her own
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- The Way Home: At 73, coming in from the streets to a place of her own
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- With homelessness among seniors on the rise, LA. County is leading a coalition to help bring vulnerable older adults into safe, secure housing. Meet Margarita Salas, who lost her home and battled illness but now, at the age of 73, has a fresh start on life in a place of her own.
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- The Way Home: Finally, a place for the grandkids to visit
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Imagine Village in Lancaster is open and providing much-needed housing for people who have experienced longterm homelessness, like Rachel Bailey. With the help of organizations like the Penny Lane Centers and Abode Communities and people like Loretta Lucero, Rachel now has some stability in her life--and a place to visit with her grandchildren.
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- Home for the holidays
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- After finding a home through the LA County Development Authority's Homeless Incentive Program, Destiny and her three-year-old son Bentley decorate for their first Christmas.
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- Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The East L.A. Civic Center was transformed into a chilly winter wonderland with fresh snow, Christmas carolers, pony rides and Santa's toy giveaway for 1,500 needy children. Under the glow of the lit Christmas tree, a chance to reflect on the season of giving and wishes come true.
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- Aspiring lifeguards go the distance for the community
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- For the swimming elite, tryouts to become L.A. County lake lifeguards brought out the competition to survive the first round of cuts. The lifeguard program is seen as a stepping stone to fire and law enforcement careers, but it's giving back to the community that motivates these athletes to take the plunge
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- A winter landscape with glowing reviews
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Savor the lights of downtown with a stroll through Grand Park’s Winter Glow, a nighttime public art display and immersive experience. From enchanted nooks to historic fountains, it's the perfect space to make holiday memories, now through December 26.
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- The Way Home: Help for four-legged friends
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Meet Yvette Garcia and hear her story of finding home with her four-legged friends thanks to the help of the Department of Animal Care and Control.
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- Connecting with the unclaimed dead
- Runtime
- 7:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mourners and faith leaders gathered under stormy skies for an annual service to recognize the residents of Los Angeles County who died here--and whose bodies were never claimed. Also attending were staff from the Department of Health Services who deal with the sometimes messy details of a person's life after thier death.
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- A homecoming where wishes come true
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Home for the holidays took on a special meaning for 236 local kids who were officially adopted on the 20th anniversary of National Adoption Day, where courts around the country finalize adoption papers. For adults looking to adopt, the need is great and eligibility is easier than people think.
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- Remembering the unclaimed dead
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Local faith leaders presided over the burial of 1,460 indigent/unclaimed dead in a single mass grave at Evergreen Cemetery. The County has conducted the ceremony to remember and celebrate the lives of those who died alone or without next of kin since 1896.
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- Science, ahoy! NHM sets sail for new discoveries
- Runtime
- 6:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Natural History Museum is leading a two-week scientific expedition off the Southern California coastline to explore, record and document the rich biodiversity in the urban ocean.
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- Where faith and families connect
- Runtime
- 6:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Faith-based volunteers are bringing together parents and children in the L.A. County foster care system for safe, supervised visits. It’s rewarding work. And sometimes the results are remarkable. It's part of a countywide movement to merge the service orientation of faith communities with the needs of the nation's largest child welfare system.
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- Innovate@UCLA: Sachi Hamai
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As CEO, Sachi Hamai has always recognized the essential role of data and technology in improving the lives of LA County residents.
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- Movilización para erradicar los peligros de la pintura con plomo.
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Gracias a $ 134 millones en fondos de un acuerdo legal histórico con fabricantes de pinturas, el Condado ha lanzado su programa más ambicioso hasta ahora para limpiar las casas donde hay pintura con plomo.
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- Mobilizing to eradicate lead paint hazards
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Following an historic $134 Million lead paint settlement, the Department of Public Health is leading lead abatement efforts on eligible homes in low-income communities across the County over the next 8 years. For Boyle Heights resident Merle Guzman, removing the hazardous paint from the home she shares with her young son is a huge relief after he tested positive for lead exposure.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Gary Smith
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Los Angeles County has more than 111,000 employees serving the public. Take a minute and meet one of them in this short video. Gary Smith cuts red tape and makes Hollywood magic happen in County facilities.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Lidia Barillas
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Giving back to the community inspires L.A. County Fire Department ocean lifeguard Lidia Barillas. From her station perch in Manhattan Beach, she keeps beachgoers informed of hazards and is ready to spring into action when duty calls.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Ruby Javed, Ph.D.
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Meet the diverse employees who power the County of Los Angeles. Rakhshanda "Ruby" Javed, Ph.D. is the chief of the Forensic Sciences Laboratories Division at the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Anna Briz
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Helping people with high-risk behaviors get the help they need is second nature to Anna Briz, a member of the L.A. County Sheriff Department's Mental Evaluation Team. Working with families and law enforcement colleagues to avert crisis situations is all in a day's work on the front lines.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Marcia Blachman-Benitez
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Meet the woman who brings new meaning to "Toy story." Marcia Blachman-Benitez, director of the Department of Public Social Services' Toy Loan Program, brings joy and laughter to children along with a lesson on cooperation, responsibility, honesty and patience.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Rangasamy Ramanathan, MD
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- LAC+USC Medical Center neonatologist "Dr. Ram" cares for the complex medical needs of the hospital's youngest patients. Under his expert and caring guidance, neonates beat the odds and get a fighting chance at survival.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Eric Arimoto
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Working in tandem with Sheriff's Department officials to provide risk assessment of individuals experiencing mental health issues, Eric Arimoto moves between the office and the front lines to offer help and make an impact.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Ron Durbin
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Conserving and protecting the County's natural resources is the mission of Assistant Fire Chief Ron Durbin with the Forestry Division. From vegetation management planning to GIS wildland fire mapping, it's highly technical work that has a big impact.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Danielle McMillon
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Piloting the "Baywatch" and responding to medical emergencies is all in a day's work for Danielle McMillon, the first female rescue boat captain for the L.A. County Fire Department's lifeguard division. The work is challenging, the rewards great.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Eric Batman
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Managing flood control and stormwater capture operations in the most populous county in the nation requires that Department of Public Works senior civil engineer Eric Batman work at the top of his game, every day.
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- My Job In 60 Seconds: Claudia Coria
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- You may have met a Rotarian before, but how about a Toyrarian? As manager of a Toy Loan Library for the Department of Public Social Services, Claudia Coria brings joy and excitement to community kids along with an important message about the honor code.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Nathan Salazar
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When disaster strikes, aerial maps can show homes in the path of a blazing fire or where roads used to lie before a quake. Department of Public Works supervising engineer Nathan Salazar maintains essential records that can help first responders save lives, or homeowners identify property lines.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Art Olivas
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Atop the 200-foot Big Tujunga Dam, Department of Public Works dam operator Art Olivas plays a critical role in maintaining operations to ensure flood control and groundwater recharge for the San Fernando Valley. In this remote and natural area, the job comes with an added perk.
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- My Job In 60 Seconds: Ciara Barnett
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- From issuing permits to ensuring code compliance to reviewing structural designs, Department of Public Works senior civil engineer Ciara Barnett thrives in a fast-paced, high volume office where the reward is ensuring building safety and serving the public.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Daniel Martinez
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Daniel Martinez of the Internal Services Department has a job that keeps him working on all cylinders. He handles purchasing and even building vehicles. Watch this segment for a truckload of inspiration.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Yonah Halpern
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It's a dirty job, literally, for Department of Public Works geotechnical engineer Yonah Halpern, who oversees testing and evaluation of soil and ground conditions for large infrastructure projects ranging from flood control to roadways to stormwater management.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Cynthia Valencia & Bosco
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When suspicious fires erupt or bomb threats occur, detective Cynthia Valencia and her K9 partner and scent-superhero Bosco respond as part of the L.A. County Sheriff's Arson-Explosives detail. Protecting the public and taking a bite out of crime is all in a day's work.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Maritza Armenta
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Owls, raccoons and a redtail hawk get loving care under the watchful eye of Parks and Recreation supervisor Maritza Armenta. Rescuing animals in crisis and educating the public about wildlife motivate her to protect the County's most precious natural assets.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Luis Ortiz
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Trimming trees, caring for wildlife, and beautifying the lush Whittier Narrows Nature Center keeps grounds maintenance worker Luis Ortiz on the road, literally, in this 400-acre sanctuary. A nature lover and outdoorsman, he's right in his element serving the park and the community.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Jim Gilmartin
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Internal Services Department fleet services contract monitor Jim Gilmartin helps keep L.A. County running, literally. Managing 81 fuel sites where County departments fill up to deliver services is just part of the duty statement for this high-octane employee.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Griselda Espinoza
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Introducing native animals and plant life to visitors of the Whittier Narrows Nature Center motivates Department of Parks and Recreation recreational service leader Griselda Espinoza. From explaining the diets of raptors to teaching how we co-exist with the rich natural diversity around us, everyday is a walk in the park.
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- Preparando un botiquín de emergencia para temblores
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Los recientes temblores son un recordatorio para todos los residentes del Condado de Los Ángeles de tener un plan preparado. Este video corto repasa todo que tienen que incluir en su botiquín de emergencia.
10 Esenciales Equipos de Supervivencia en Caso de un Temblor:
1. Agua para 3-10 dias
2. Comida para 3-10 dias
3. Botiquín de primeros auxilios
4. Linternas
5. Radio
6. Medicamentos
7. Dinero en efectivo y documentos importantes
8. Ropa y zapatos con soporte fuerte
9. Herramientas
10. Equipo de Saneamiento y de Higiene
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- Be ready, L.A. County: Earthquake Preparedness
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse and cause heavy items to fall, resulting in injuries and property damage. This short animated video offers preparedness tips to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of an earthquake.
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- Be Ready L.A. County: Wildfires
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow these tips to prepare for wildfires in LA County.
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- Ready LA County: Preparing an earthquake emergency kit
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Recent earthquakes are a reminder to all LA County residents to be ready with a plan. This short video provides an overview of everything you should include in your emergency kit.
10 Essential Earthquake Survival Supplies include:
1. Water for 3-10 days
2. Food for 3-10 days
3. First Aid Kit
4. Flashlights
5. Radio
6. Medications
7. Cash and Important Documents
8. Clothing and Sturdy Shoes
9. Tools
10. Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies
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- Be Ready L.A. County: Tips for Preparedness
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When it comes to emergency preparedness, follow these four steps.
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- Learn more about L.A. County’s new voting system
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan sat down to explain the big changes in store for voters in 2020. He addressed plans to meet the needs of senior voters, new features for the tech-savvy, and security concerns. The new system will be in place for the March, 2020 primary.
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- PSA: Prepping your pet emergency kit
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Southern California is prone to earthquakes, fires, and floods. Learn the basics of preparing an emergency survival kit in advance to keep your four-legged friends safe.
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- The Urban Ocean Expedition, Los Angeles 2019
- Runtime
- 6:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Recently, the Natural History Museum conducted an expedition focused on marine biodiversity with a size and scope that has never been seen in Los Angeles. Scientists spent two weeks collecting and identifying specimens, and taking every opportunity to share their findings with the public. This expedition reflects an important focus of NHM's interest that has sharpened in the past few years: the interaction between nature and people in the urban environment, where most humans live.
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- OurCountyLA (english)
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- OurCounty is a regional sustainability plan for Los Angeles. It is the boldest county sustainability plan in the nation.
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- OurCountyLA (spanish)
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- OurCounty is a regional sustainability plan for Los Angeles. It is the boldest county sustainability plan in the nation.
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- Ready LA County Preparing an earthquake emergency kit Spanish
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
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- True cost, true value of the American Flag
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the Court of Historic Flags in Grand Park, Stephanie Stone, reflects on the true cost and the true value of the American flag...whether it's flying in front of a school or draped over the coffin of service member. Stone is the Chief Deputy of the Military & Veterans Affairs department in the county of Los Angeles.
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- Tiffany Haddish shares a special message
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
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- Honoring the nation's fallen
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Scouts honored the nation's war dead on Memorial Day by placing American flags on graves at the Los Angeles National Cemetery ... a day to reflect, remember, and give thanks.
